Negotiating a property settlement can take some time, and when the parties to the marriage cannot form an agreement, litigation in the Family Court may mean that property settlement will take even longer.

In 2002 the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) was amended so that superannuation entitlements would be treated as marital property. Like other marital property, the Family Court can alter superannuation entitlements following the breakdown of a marriage or d...

The Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) gives the Court the authority to make an order to adjust a person’s current property interests following the breakdown of a relationship. That power is contained in section 79(1) for married couples and section 90SM for...

In Australia, divorce is simply the ending of the marriage and can be applied for by filing an Application for Divorce with the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. Any issues arising between you and your partner regarding the ongoing parenting arrang...

Many are surprised that superannuation does not automatically come into an estate. This is because only assets you own, such as a house, car, investments, or savings, become your estate. Superannuation on the other hand is held in a trust by the trus...